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Abergele - LL22
Enquiry from: Gwyndaf R
Start Date: Immediate
We are after ceiling doing ,one room free to now ,there will be more in future It's need gutting or boarding over ??
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Abergele - LL22
Enquiry from: Gwyndaf R
Start Date: Immediate
We are after ceiling doing ,one room free to now ,there will be more in future It's need gutting or boarding over ??
Abergele - LL22
Enquiry from: Michael W
Start Date: Immediate
Customer visited the mydecoratingprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Plastering/painting/ wallpaper
Abergele - LL22
Enquiry from: Norma B
Start Date: Immediate
The shower room in our spare bedroom has been leaking for some time we think, this has come to light because there is a slight belly on the utility room ceiling below. Upon taking a tile from the outs...
Colwyn Bay - LL28
Enquiry from: Jacquie N
Start Date: Immediate
We have taken a wall down between the lounge and dining room. The dining room did not have coving so we need it putting up to match with the existing in the lounge to give the effect of one large room...
Conwy - LL32
Enquiry from: IAN A
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
customer made an enquiry for plastering and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a plasterer.mr lives in the conwy area and would like a call to discuss options.see below details...
Rhyl - LL18
Enquiry from: Colin S
Start Date: Immediate
Skim coat to 8x8 room & ceiling. Room has 2 doors and a window.
Llandudno - LL30
Enquiry from: Chris O
Start Date: Immediate
1. Removal heavily patterned artex ceiling living room very approx 20’x12’. Replastering A separate price for this room only would be needed please. 2 Removal artex ceiling hall, downstair...
Prestatyn - LL19
Enquiry from: Gary O
Start Date: Immediate
re-skim bedroom ceiling to cover artex. fit coving. re-skim wc and fit coving (small area). fit coving in adjoining space (1mx1m max) are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: d...
Rhyl - LL18
Enquiry from: Michelle M
Start Date: Immediate
I have damp on my lounge and upstairs bedroom walls. Had roof repairs but still seem to have issues . Stone terrace cottage
Rhyl - LL18
Enquiry from: Pete O
Start Date: Immediate
we have a damp wall in the lounge that needs sorting please.
St. Asaph - LL17
Enquiry from: Michael C
Start Date: Immediate
Hi James, just spoke on phone about the large job in St Asaph (mix of lime plastering / gypsum / patching up / ceiling work). You suggested Wednesday next week for coming to take a look. Thanks,...
Conwy - LL31
Enquiry from: Ian H
Start Date: Immediate
we need some orac coving fitting in our dining room. we have purchased the coving ,so just need it fitting. note the property was built in 1890’s and the room is not square. are you the property own...
Prestatyn - LL19
Enquiry from: Kelvin C
Start Date: Immediate
customer in the prestatyn area made an enquiry a couple of projects including plastering.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you the prope...
Holywell - CH8
Enquiry from: Tim B
Start Date: Immediate
property being treated for damp, will need walls re-plastered to a height of 1.2 meters. there will be an approx total of 50 square meters to be plastered. are you the property owner: owner of the pr...
Penmaenmawr - LL34
Enquiry from: Laura R
Start Date: Immediate
Estimate please for a small terrace house of artex removal on walls in a bedroom..and ceilings. A ball park figure as its I my house survey - not living in the house .Thank you Are you the property ow...
Holywell - CH8
Enquiry from: Mark T
Start Date: Immediate
Skim bedroom ceiling (between beams over small artex) and skim over already plastered and boarded including newly fitted wardrobe Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi...
Prestatyn - LL19
Enquiry from: Diane T
Start Date: Immediate
lounge and 2 bedrooms ceilings
Llandudno - LL30
Enquiry from: Graham Y
Start Date: Immediate
Smother over current artex tipple ceiling with artex so it totally smothe
Colwyn Bay - LL28
Enquiry from: John S
Start Date: Immediate
Hi Terry, Could you give me a ring on 07544 28xx xxI’ve tried calling you on your mobile but am getting nothing. Thanks, John.
Colwyn Bay - LL29
Enquiry from: Gordon W
Start Date: Immediate
5m X 5m ceiling requires artex.
How much do Plasterers cost? Costs for Plasterers in 2024 can be very different depending on the type of work that you require to have performed in your house.
A plaster is used to serve a number of purposes when applied on a solid surface. It seals rough brickwork or stonework, it provides a smooth surface for the application of paint, the smooth surface offers a clean and wipeable finish, it’s used to repair holes and cracks in existing plasterwork and lots more. With all these benefits, it’s little surprise more and more home and property owners are looking to have their properties plastered. If you’re also considering taking on this task, then you’d probably want to know exactly how much it’ll cost to get this project over the line. In this post, we’re going to give you a good insight into wall plastering costs to help you make the best informed decisions moving forward. Let’s take a look!
As you may have expected, the cost of charged by plasterers is dependent on a number of factors. These factors include the dimension of the room, accessibility of the surface, the condition of the existing plaster as well as the size or reputation of the company. Several plasterer professionals charge a daily rate or a average room size. They know the approximate area that they can cover in a day and charge accordingly. Typically, plastering walls from scratch for small rooms will cost within the range of £600 to £700 with a duration of 2 to 3 days, while mid-sized room should cost in between £650 to £1000 with a completion time from 2 to 4 days. Lastly, for a large room, you can expect to incur about of £1000 to £1500 and can be completed within 4 days.
The table shows the kinds of job that Plasterers usually do and the regular price series of these projects. Some jobs take longer to complete than others so prices do vary by task.
View our Plasterer advicePlasterer job | Plasterer cost in 2024 |
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Plastering in Abergele | £563-£863 |
Artexing in Abergele | £150-£230 |
Plasterboard ceilings in Abergele | £225-£600 |
Suspended ceilings in Abergele | £525-£805 |
Artex Removal in Abergele | £190-£400 |
Although they’re pretty much outdated now, artex happens to be a very popular surface coating option just a few decades ago. Several homeowners with artex in recent times would either want to have them removed or cover them up with stuffs such as a wallpaper. So if you’re wondering whether or not it’s possible to wallpaper over artex, then there you have it. It’s possible to wallpaper over artex, however it’s not advisable as wallpaper may eventually crack over time. On the other hand, the artex can also create ridges beneath the wallpaper which allows unpleasant protrusions in the wallpaper. Instead of applying wallpaper over artex, a more permanent solution would be to cover it with drywall or wet plaster or perhaps just have it removed completely.
There are two types of wallpaper, there’s the thin wallpaper application which comes with adhesive on one side as well as a pattern or colour on the other side. With this, all you need do is simply to peel and stick. Then the other type is the sturdier wallpaper that’s more thick and requires a special wallpaper paste. However, it’s important to note that if you choose to wallpaper over your artex, you won’t be able to make use of the thin type of wallpaper, rather you’ll have to incorporate the sturdier option which makes use of wallpaper paste.
The wallpaper paste is the product you mix with water to produce a paste which you’ll have to apply to your walls before applying the applying the regular wallpaper - one without adhesive on one side. Appling wallpaper to an artex decoration may just give you the updated appearance you so much desire.
Artex was originally made using white asbestos to make it stronger. However, this stopped in the mid-1980s, and the use of asbestos was banned in the UK in 1999, due to its extreme health risks. So, any artex you buy today won’t contain asbestos.
If you have an artex ceiling or wall that was created before 1999, it may have asbestos in it. This won’t be a health hazard if you leave it undisturbed, so it’s not necessary to remove it. However, if you want to get rid of or alter your artex ceiling or wall, you must get it tested to check if it has asbestos in or not first. If it does, you’ll need to hire a qualified professional to work on it.
Cutting a plasterboard is a relatively simple process requiring only some basic tools. Unfortunately, the lack of knowledge serves as big deterrent for many people who wishes to put it to good use. Plasterboard can actually be sawn using an ordinary timber saw that’s fine-toothed to get a cleaner edge. However, the basic tools you may also need includes a sharp knife (Stanley Knife), pencil, a fine sandpaper, a straight edge and measurement tape as well as a wall board saw. Let’s have a look at the cutting process!
✓ Firstly, you need to put the plasterboard sheet flat on a firm surface.
✓ Use the tape measurement to measure the cut you wish to make.
✓ With the help of a pencil, simply mark out the part you wish to cut on the plasterboard’s front side.
✓ Once marked, place a spirited level over the marked spot on the plasterboard sheet you want to cut.
✓ Cut a shallow mark into the plasterboard sheet using the Stanley Knife to cut along the edge.
✓ The cut should be slow and gradual to ensure you do not wander off the edge of the marked area.
✓ Once the shallow cut has been made, turn the plasterboard sheet on its edge and deliver a quick and sharp push towards the plasterboard’s back and on one side of the cut.
✓ Place the plasterboard sheet backing against a flat surface ensuring the line of the cut is over an edge. Once done, give a quick and sharp push towards the back of the plasterboard sheet and on the part of the board is reaches beyond the edge.
✓ Using a fine sandpaper, remove all forms of paper burrs.
The process of cutting plasterboard requires a lot of practice. If you lack the training and experience, the cutting process is best left to a proficient professional who can guarantee the best results the first time and save you some additional costs due to potential damages.
If your artex ceiling is looking tired or you just fancy a change, you can try plastering over your artex. You have two options when it comes to plastering over your artex: plasterboard or skimming.
Covering your ceiling with plasterboard is a good option if you suspect the artex may contain asbestos. If done carefully, it doesn’t involve disturbing the artex, reducing the risk of asbestos exposure.
You also have the option to skim over your ceiling. The first steps to this involve removing loose and flaking parts, cutting off stipples and sanding your ceiling down. So, if there’s a chance your artex ceiling may contain asbestos, this isn’t the right solution for you. However, if you’re sure there’s no asbestos in your ceiling, then sanding down and skimming over your ceiling can be a great way to create an attractive result.
It’s worth noting that both putting up plasterboard and skimming plaster can be difficult jobs. Although possible to DIY, you’re likely to get much better results if you hire a professional.
Plastering will fix small cracks in walls. Very small cracks may be fixed by simply reskimming plaster. More serious cracks will usually mean that you need to use new plasterboard or backing plaster. Larger jobs or deep cracks may need an experienced plasterer to come in.
How To Plaster A Wall
In order to plaster your wall successfully, you’ll firstly need to get the appropriate tools and materials for the job in place. The tools you’ll need to have includes a trowel and bucket trowel, plasterer’s float, corner trowel, hawk board, two buckets, mixing stick or a paddle, adequate plaster, PVA , dust sheets, clean water, sandpaper, stilts or step ladder as well as a dust mask.
✓ Prepare the wall. You’d have to make sure that you lay down a dust sheet so as to protect your floor and also gather any possible spillage or debris of plaster, before you start working on the walls. Get rid of all the dirt, dust and debris as this is very important for the success of your project if you’re going to be plastering on a worn out and old wall. Also, cover the holes and cracks in the walls with a screen tape
✓ Apply PVA to the wall. This will help ensure the layer you’re using will not dry out at the same time.
✓ Mix the paster. Mix the plaster according to the instructions given in the manufacturer’s manual.
✓ Apply the plaster onto the wall. Upon cleaning of the walls and successful mixture of the plaster, the next step is to apply the mixture to the wall using the hawk board, trowels and a floating tool.
✓ Skim and smooth. After the the first coat has dried after waiting for about 30 minutes, the next step will be to wipe out the bumps and lumps using a trowel to smooth over the surface. Once this is done you can then scrape the wall with a devilling float.
✓ Apply the second coat of plaster
✓ Apply the finishing touches. This includes polishing your work by adding some water to the surface with a spray gun and using the trowel to further smoothen out the surface.
✓ Painting and wallpapering.
How Much Do Plasterer’s Charge?
If you’re look to plaster your walls, one of the first things that’ll come to mind is the cost to complete the project so you can set a budget and start planning as soon as possible. However, the amount charged by plasterer, just like other tradesmen, is based on a number of factors. These factors include how urgent the project is, how long it’ll take as well as what materials are needed. Some of the other influencing factors of plastering jobs include the accessibility of the location, the size of the wall to be plastered and also the current condition of the old plaster. Therefore, you can expect a plaster work of multiple rooms with deteriorating old plaster to be more expensive than a simple refresh of a single wall in a relatively good condition.
It’s likely you’d also get the average cost per room reduce when you require the plastering of several rooms. As a result, to get a final price for your plastering work, you’ll have to call in a qualified and experienced tradesman who’ll consider all the unique requirements of your project and provide a suitable quote.
✓ Medium sized room plastering. A medium sized room would be a room that’s roughly between 3.5m by 5m or one that can comfortable accommodate up to 8 individuals. This will cost within the range of £520 to £870.
✓ Small sized room plastering. Small room such as small kitchens, box bedrooms, utility rooms and the likes will require less plaster but more intricacy with the plasterer having to work in tight spaces. This will cost within the range of £215 to £370.
Can You Plaster Over Artex?
The short and simple answer to this question is yes, you can plaster over Artex. However, you must also note that plastering over Artex may not be the best choice as Artex is porous and as such, you’d have to detach the stripping so as to get a smooth and even coating. In the event whereby your ceilings or walls have Artex on them, you’ll have to smooth the Artex in order to obtain a plaster of solid coat.
✓ Preparing Artex for plastering. First and foremost, you’ll have to detach any bumps before you can plaster over the Artex. Do note that you don’t have to completely remove the Artex, all that’s needed is just enough to get a coat of plaster. Make use of a scraper to get rid of the bumps on various Artex designs like swirl and bark. Once you’re through getting rid of as much bumps as possible, there’s the need to seal the Artex due to the fact that it can absorb the moisture out of the plaster which will cut the time to get a good finish to little or nothing. You can use a PVA and water mix to do the job!
✓ The PVA mix. This is done to seal off the porous Artex in order to stop it from absorbing moisture from your plaster which can make it start to crack and crumble. To do this, simply mix half PVA and half water, then use a brush to paint the mixture over the plastering area. Once done, you can give the plastering surface about two to three coats and wait for the solution to dry off within a hour or two.
Plastering over Artex is not as hard as it seems, but if you lack the confidence to complete the task, simply contact a professional for help.
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